Social Enterprise Leadership Spotlight: Arjun Durr from Ashoka Interviewed by Patty Hampton and Lisa Wright Ponce
Release Date: 07/09/2021
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info_outlineInterviewee:
Arjun Durr, Associate Director of Global Partnership Management at Ashoka
Interviewers:
Patty Hampton, Chief Social Impact Officer for SITA by Nonprofit HR
Lisa Wright Ponce, Senior Consultant, Strategy & Advisory
Creating a space for social entrepreneurs to meet, surface insights and crowdsource solutions since 1980, Ashoka is a dynamic social enterprise whose work is guided by the vision, “Everyone a changemaker.” We sit down with Arjun Durr, Associate Director of Global Partnership Management at Ashoka, as he discusses how the social enterprise’s spirit of entrepreneurship, emphasis on lived experiences and clarity of values impacts its unique approach to people management. Listen in to learn specifically how:
-Creating a safe space for communication and collaboration allows for more voices to be heard
-Building a structure around the creative process enables more effective feedback and solutions
-Understanding an employees’ unique background helps customize a role that capitalizes on their talents and strengths